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Neurology
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Grey Matters: From Molecules to Mind 
 Grey Matters "is an educational [television and online video] series that seeks to enhance public awareness of recent developments in brain research. Topics include stem cells, brain development, perception, addiction and sleep." Features online video lessons and related study guides, teacher resources, and links for selected segments. Also available in Spanish. From the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind, University of California, San Diego. http://www.ucsd.tv/greymatters/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body Last updated Sep 6, 2006 'My Lobotomy': Howard Dully's Journey
This feature looks at lobotomies--brain surgeries that were used to treat certain types of mental illness--and some of the people who received the treatments (such as 12-year-old Howard Dully). Includes a FAQ discussing prefrontal and transorbital ("ice-pick") lobotomies, a timeline, oral histories from patients and witnesses, images, audio of the program, and links to related resources. From National Public Radio (NPR); produced by Sound Portraits Productions. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5014080 Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Nov 22, 2005 Neurologychannel
This site provides easy-to-understand information about neurological diseases and conditions. Learn about neurological examinations and specific diseases, use the video library, locate a neurologist, and find support forums. There is a fee for the "Ask a Specialist" feature; the patient-to-patient forum requires free registration to post messages, but can be searched and viewed without registering. From Healthcommunities.com, a "provider of physician developed and monitored medical information." http://www.neurologychannel.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Jan 5, 2004 |
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